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Wordabulary

nearly

Pronunciation
Adverb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Almost, but not completely or exactly.

"He's nearly finished with his homework."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Usage notes

Different from "near," which is a preposition or adjective about distance rather than degree.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "He's _____ finished with his homework."

Answer: nearly

In your own words, what does "nearly" mean?

Almost, but not completely or exactly.

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